volver
/bolˈbeɾ/
To come back in Spanish is volver.
The verb is used intransitively to mean returning to a place.
Meaning: (''intransitive'') To return to a place (verb)
Which one should you use?
When giving a command to return, you can use the verb volver or the verb regresar. The forms Vuelva and Regrese are formal imperatives, while Vuelve and Regresa are informal imperatives.
How does it change in a sentence?
The first-person singular present indicative of volver is vuelvo (I come back). The third-person plural preterite of volver is volvieron (they/you all came back). Additionally, the construction volver a followed by an infinitive is used to express doing an action again, such as vuelvo a leer (I read again).
How do you pronounce it?
/bolˈbeɾ/
Did you know?
- The word voltereta describes a somersault or a flip, deriving from the same root as volver because it involves rolling the body.
- The verb volver can be used to describe a change in state, such as volverse loco to mean 'becoming' or 'turning' crazy.
- Spanish has the word revolución', which comes from the same root as volver and literally implies a 'turning back' or 'turning over' of a system.
Examples in context
- Tom va a volver.Tom will come back.This sentence demonstrates the use of volver in a future context.Tatoeba #2217437 by hayastan, translation #2215650 by CK
- No van a volver.They won't come back.This sentence shows the negative future use of volver.Tatoeba #5115307 by don_ramon, translation #2272144 by CK
- Voy a volver pronto.I'll come back soon.This sentence illustrates how to use volver to express returning soon.Tatoeba #1646046 by siglepri, translation #253976 by CK
- Por favor, regrese prontoPlease come back soon
- Le ruego que vuelva mañanaI beg you to come back tomorrow
- Esperamos que retorne a nuestra oficina prontoWe hope you come back to our office soon
- ¡Vuelve pronto!Come back soon!
- Regresa cuando quierasCome back whenever you want
- Por favor, regrese tan pronto como sea posiblePlease come back as soon as possible
- Le agradeceríamos que volviera a nuestra compañíaWe would appreciate it if you came back to our company
- ¡Vuelve pronto! Te extrañamosCome back soon! We miss you
- Regresa cuando quieras. Siempre eres bienvenido/aCome back whenever you want. You are always welcome
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking in a park before he leaves.
- Elena¿Cuándo vas a volver?When are you going to come back?
- MateoVoy a volver el lunes.I will come back on Monday.
- ElenaEstá bien, te espero aquí.Okay, I will wait for you here.
- MateoGracias, Elena. Hasta pronto.Thanks, Elena. See you soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry volver, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
